South Carolina's very own Collin Murray-Boyles made Gamecock history on Wednesday night at the 2025 NBA Draft, becoming the school's first first-round pick since 2006. But it wasn't just the pick that caught national attention, it was his very real reaction that raised a few eyebrows.
As his name was called at the No. 9 pick to the Toronto Raptors, cameras caught Murray-Boyles' unfiltered response: a shocked and seemingly unhappy "F***!"
Collin Murray-Boyles after getting drafted by the Raptors
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 26, 2025
“FUCK”pic.twitter.com/0vZtUepkfW
The clip quickly went viral, with outlets like Barstool Sports capturing the raw moment for the world to see. And Gamecock Nation? Well, we're not mad at it. If anything, we are celebrating the authenticity of the moment.
Let's be honest, if you grew up in South Carolina, fought for minutes on the court, repping your home state school, then heard your name called on national television as a first-round NBA Draft pick, at a higher number than expected, to a team that you didn't have on your radar? You might drop a few words that would make your grandma wash your mouth out with soap, too.
CMB being drafted was the kind of moment that isn't just another night in sports. It is a dream finally coming true. A moment of disbelief, pride, adrenaline, and maybe a little shock all rolled into one.
Gamecock fans already knew CMB had the talent and the homegrown grit, now the whole world knows he's got the passion as well.
Gamecock Nation is proud of you, CMB...F-bomb and all.